DWI Checkpoint Ruled Unconstitutional | Albuquerque News

DWI Checkpoint Ruled Unconstitutional | Albuquerque News

A former Albuquerque cop, Jonathan Franco, avoided DWI charges after his lawyer argued the checkpoint was unconstitutional — and the judge agreed. While the sheriff claims the stop was legal and the case collapsed only because the supervisor couldn’t testify, the ruling now gives others caught at that same checkpoint a legal path to challenge their charges. This could reshape how DWI checkpoints are conducted nationwide. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ceed96b9f68a63a9

Religious Leaders Targeted by ICE | Albuquerque News

Two Mexican pastors, caught at McAllen airport en route to a marriage conference, are among recent religious figures targeted by ICE — joining a Catholic nun arrested while walking to church — sparking outrage and calls for more discretion in enforcement, as all face ongoing check-ins despite their community service and, in the nun’s case, protection from deportation due to torture risks in Nigeria. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6efeb74494268c75

YMCA Campers Fall Ill After Chocolate Edibles | Albuquerque News

Thirteen kids at a New Jersey YMCA camp fell violently ill after snacking on chocolate edibles laced with psilocybin mushrooms—passed around by another camper. Parents described kids as “little baby zombies,” and one boy with serious health issues went into near-psychotic shock, screaming he didn’t want to die, requiring hospitalization. All are expected to recover, but the incident has shaken the camp community and sparked a police investigation into how the dangerous substances ended up in kids’ hands. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5d2f699e294f0746

High Schoolers Get Hands-On in Medical Tech | Albuquerque News

Forty-five high schoolers in Rio Rancho got a wild, hands-on crash course in medicine—complete with saws, hammers, and drills—during a weeklong health career academy at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. Through a mock hip replacement surgery on fake bones, students experienced the gritty, practical side of healthcare, sparking real interest in future medical careers and showing how immersive training can shape tomorrow’s healthcare heroes. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/43e1f2d643743183

Free Health Clinic for Back-to-School Kids | Albuquerque News

Free school-readiness health clinic hits the ground running in Albuquerque, offering sports physicals, vaccines, dental and vision screenings, blood tests, and prescription glasses—all at no cost. Vision checks drew big crowds, but the real win? Families walked away with clear paths to ongoing care. By removing financial and logistical barriers, organizers ensured kids start the year healthy and ready to learn—proof that community partnerships can build a stronger, healthier future, one student at a time. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d906bc70ecb64a7a